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Linux is a family of open source Unix-like operating systems based on the Linux kernel, an operating system kernel first released on September 17, 1991 by Linus Torvalds. Linux is typically packaged in a Linux distribution (or distro for short).

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How do I check if a Brother printer is compatible with Linux Mint? (lemmy.zip)

submitted 1 day ago by Planchette_Phantom@lemmy.zip to c/linux@lemmy.ml

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I'm more of a casual/newbie Linux user and I want to know if a specific Brother model is compatible with it. For reference, it's the HL-L2465DW monochrome laser printer.

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[–] NutWrench@lemmy.ml 1 points 23 hours ago

I have two Brother black and white laser printers (L2685 and L2640DW). Linux detected both of them and installed drivers for both of them. Both printers work fine for me (scanners work, too) and I haven't bothered to download specific driver packages from Brother's website (they ARE available)

You can also try booting your computer with a Live version of Mint. If Mint detects your printers during the Live session, it will detect them when you install it for real.